Monday, February 3, 2014

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U.S.

Raiding Japan on Fumes in 1942, and Surviving to Tell How Fliers Did It

As a sergeant at 22, Edward J. Saylor was one of 80 Army Air Forces fliers on a mission to strike Japan after the attack on Pearl Harbor; at 93, he is one of four left.
Defense and Military Forces; World War II (1939-45); Veterans; Medal of Honor (US) 

I cannot add to his story and will not detract from it.
 
2
Business Day

Law Doesn't End Revolving Door on Capitol Hill

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Sports

Dartmouth Skier Dies at Event in Vermont

Dartmouth College said that Torin Tucker, a 20-year-old member of its cross-country ski team, died while competing at the Vermont Carnival.
Cross-Country Skiing 

No cause of death stated.
 
4
Sports

Syracuse Edges Duke as Streak Reaches Record Length; Cal Upsets No. 1 Arizona

At 21-0, Syracuse set a team record for consecutive wins to start a season, and California stunned No. 1 Arizona at home.
Basketball (College) 

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/02/sports/ncaabasketball/womens-college-basketball-roundup.html?ref=ncaabasketball

"CONNECTICUT 86, CINCINNATI 29 Bria Hartley had 17 points and a career-high 6 steals for No. 1 Connecticut, which forced 24 turnovers and allowed a season low in points at Cincinnati.
During an early 22-0 run, Connecticut (23-0, 10-0 American Athletic Conference) held Cincinnati (9-12, 2-8) scoreless for 11 minutes 22 seconds. The Bearcats ended the first half — their lowest-scoring half of the season — with 5 field goals, 15 turnovers and a 41-11 deficit."

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World

Syrian Helicopters Drop Barrel Bombs on Aleppo

The bombs killed at least 23 people, including a family trapped in a burning car, activists said.
Terrorism; Middle East and North Africa Unrest (2010- ); Deaths (Fatalities); Sunni Muslims; Shiite Muslims 

The war continues.
 
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Automobiles

Some Toyota Model Sales Halted Over Seat Problem

Toyota has told its dealers to stop selling about 36,000 vehicles because a component on the heated seats does not comply with a federal safety standard for flame retardants.
Recalls and Bans of Products; Automobile Safety Features and Defects 

A fix will be quickly found.
 
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World

As Gaza Tunnels Closed, Hamas Lost Cash, Israeli Official Says

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N.Y. / Region

More Delays and Rising Cost for Project Connecting L.I.R.R. to Grand Central Terminal

Estimates from transit officials on Monday stated that the long-awaited plan would be delayed until at least 2020 with costs that could exceed $10 billion.
Transit Systems; Grand Central Terminal (NYC) 

The M.T.A. doesn't know when the East Side Access project will finish out.
They must have fired the chief engineer again.
 
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Technology

Tech Rides Are Focus of Hostility in Bay Area

Rising resentment against elite technology firms manifests itself in demonstrations at public bus stops in San Francisco, where private shuttle buses ferry engineers to work.
Buses; Computers and the Internet; Demonstrations, Protests, and Riots 

The traditional solution is a new company town.
 
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Opinion

Immigrants in Detroit

Tory Johnson of the Friends Committee on National Legislation responds to a news article.
Immigration and Emigration 

Immigrants have been brought in to fill existing needs for employees.
The problem in Detroit is excess people and is not excess jobs.
 
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U.S.

A Pro-Business Stance That’s Bad for Business

The Texas environmental commission’s refusal to enact federal rules on issuing greenhouse gas permits has actually put the state at a competitive disadvantage during a natural gas boom.
Shale; Natural Gas; Chemicals; Greenhouse Gas Emissions; Drilling and Boring 

Texas shoots itself in the regulations.
 
12
World

Iraq: More Violence in Baghdad

Car bombings and shootings in Baghdad on Wednesday killed at least 19 people, according to security and medical officials, adding to a death toll that has been rising quickly.
Deaths (Fatalities); Murders and Attempted Murders; Shiite Muslims; Terrorism 

The religious wars in Islam continue.
 
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N.Y. / Region

Trademark Trumps Charity, So U.S. Will Destroy Bogus N.F.L. Jerseys

Under a law passed after emergency workers distributed knockoff clothing to Hurricane Katrina refugees, the government cannot give away counterfeit clothing it seizes.
Counterfeit Merchandise; Trademarks and Trade Names; Philanthropy 

Always.
 
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Business Day

Google and Samsung in Deal to Cooperate on Patents

The agreement, which covers patents owned by the companies and any filed in the next 10 years, is expected to encourage collaboration.
Inventions and Patents; Copyrights and Copyright Violations 

The beginnings of a smartphone trust.
 
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U.S.

Cannabis Legal, Localities Begin to Just Say No

Local resistance to legal marijuana signals a larger fight over whether it will be a national industry or a patchwork system.
Marijuana; Law and Legislation; Medical Marijuana 

"A deeper engine driving opposition to legal marijuana is anxiety about the ways that the rapid expansion of marijuana shops and increasingly easy access to the drug might change communities. None of the new local bans affect possession of marijuana for personal use, which is legal statewide in Washington."

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World

Notes on a Tour of the Indian Women's Movement

As the women’s rights activists Gloria Steinem and Ruchira Gupta travel around the country meeting young feminists, writers and thought leaders, they are keeping a diary of their journey for India Ink. Their first stop: Delhi.
Agriculture and Farming; Books and Literature; Economics (Theory and Philosophy); Education (K-12); Human Trafficking; Prostitution; Sex Crimes; Women and Girls; Women's Rights; Writing and Writers 

India is paying attention to the status of women this year.
 
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Opinion

A Mexican Bicyclist’s Death

The Consulate General of Mexico in New York responds to a news article.
Traffic Accidents and Safety; Mexican-Americans; Deaths (Fatalities) 

I regret that The concern the I.N.S. shows with the repatriation of Mexican nationals ends with their deaths.
 
18
World

A Pocket Guide to the 2014 Kolkata Book Fair

The largest retail book fair, which begins Wednesday in West Bengal’s capital, also features the three-day Kolkata Language and Literary Festival.
Book Fairs; Book Trade and Publishing; Books and Literature; Festivals; Language and Languages; Poetry and Poets; Writing and Writers 

ok
 
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N.Y. / Region

When Owning a Home Is Cold Comfort

The beneficiaries of a federal program to help with home heating bills are often property owners who are not poor but have difficult circumstances.
Heating; Real Estate and Housing (Residential) 

Equity will not pay the heating bill.  

Careful design of new construction can reduce the bill to zero.
We can bear some heating cost.
 
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Business Day

Europe Puts Pressure on Greece to Meet Budget Targets

The push by European officials comes as Athens wrestles with a funding gap that could reach €15 billion over the next two years.
European Sovereign Debt Crisis (2010- ); Euro (Currency) 

The Greeks are very aware of the box they are in. 
More pressure will not fix their situation.


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@18:00


1
Sports

Dartmouth Skier Dies at Event in Vermont

Dartmouth College said that Torin Tucker, a 20-year-old member of its cross-country ski team, died while competing at the Vermont Carnival.
Cross-Country Skiing 

No cause of death stated.
 
2
Sports

Syracuse Edges Duke as Streak Reaches Record Length; Cal Upsets No. 1 Arizona

At 21-0, Syracuse set a team record for consecutive wins to start a season, and California stunned No. 1 Arizona at home.
Basketball (College) 

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/29/sports/ncaabasketball/uconn-women-rout-temple.html?ref=ncaabasketball
 
3
World

Syrian Helicopters Drop Barrel Bombs on Aleppo

4
World

Notes on a Tour of the Indian Women's Movement

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N.Y. / Region

For a New Jersey Mayor, a Surprise Invitation to the Super Bowl

6
Science

Video: ScienceTake: Moles on the Move

The terrors of the lawn look as though they are swimming as they tunnel, but they put a lot of force behind their shovel-like paws.
Biology and Biochemistry; Moles (Animals) 

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/28/science/uncovering-the-secrets-of-mole-motion.html

Interesting

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Automobiles

Some Toyota Model Sales Halted Over Seat Problem

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Business Day

After Weak Earnings, Shell Halts Plan to Drill in Alaska

The company will step up its sales of oil and gas fields and sharply cut capital investment.
Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline; Offshore Drilling and Exploration 

It is about making money faster.
These deposits can be developed later at higher profit.
 
10
Technology

Tech Rides Are Focus of Hostility in Bay Area

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Opinion

Immigrants in Detroit


Not if the immigrants are smart.

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U.S.

A Pro-Business Stance That’s Bad for Business


Yes.

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14
World

Iraq: More Violence in Baghdad

15
Business Day

Google and Samsung in Deal to Cooperate on Patents

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U.S.

Cannabis Legal, Localities Begin to Just Say No

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N.Y. / Region

Lower Manhattan Landlords Compete for BNY Mellon

Towers on and near the World Trade Center site and on the Jersey City waterfront hope to lure a bank planning to lease at least 350,000 square feet.
Real Estate (Commercial); World Trade Center (Manhattan, NY); Banking and Financial Institutions 

The Mellon bank is trimming to conditions.
 
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Opinion

A Mexican Bicyclist’s Death

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N.Y. / Region

When Owning a Home Is Cold Comfort

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World

A Conversation with: Filmmaker Gyan Correa

The writer and director of “The Good Road” spoke with India Ink about why he made the film about travelers along a major highway and why he based it in the Rann of Kutch in Gujarat.
Academy Awards (Oscars); Advertising and Marketing; Documentary Films and Programs; Festivals; Hinduism; Movies; Prostitution; Roads and Traffic; Trucks and Trucking; Youth 

Well worth renting.

I feel no rush about seeing pain I am not going to end.
 
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